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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 283.93 and 199.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 283.93 and 199.93 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 283.93 = 199.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/283.93 = 199.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 283.93 × 199.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 56,766.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,766.12/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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